Count of São Miguel, governor and captain-general of Madeira 1751–1754, who tried to reform administrative abuses before later governing Goiás in Brazil.
2 · Chronology
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21 July 1751–27 August 1751
D. Álvaro José Xavier Botelho de Távora was appointed governor and captain-general of Madeira and took office on 27 August 1751.
6 May 1754
D. Álvaro José Xavier Botelho de Távora left the governorship of Madeira.
